ThermoSorb Desiccant Dryers

Why dry compressed air?

Contamination reduces efficiency Quality Matters

The air we breathe contains contamination in the Ingersoll-Rand desiccant air dryers will provide
form of water vapour and airborne particles. clean compressed air to the highest water classi-
fication as prescribed by ISO 8573.1.
During the compression process an air compres-
sor concentrates these contaminants and
depending on the design and age will even add to
ISO 8573.1 Quality Classes
the contamination in the form of oil carry over. Solid Particle
Water
Maximum number of particles per m3 Oil
Class Pressure (incl. vapour)
Modern air compressors generally have built in 0.1-0.5micron 0.5-1.0 micron 1.0-5.0 micron Dewpoint °C mg/m3

aftercoolers that reduce the discharge temperature 1 100 1 0 -70 0.01

of the compressed air and with the help of water 2 100,000 1,000 10 -40 0.1
separators, remove the bulk of liquid water. 3 Not specified 10,000 500 -20 1
4 Not specified Not specified 1,000 3 5
In some applications this may be sufficient, but 5 Not specified Not specified 20,000 7 Not specified
the remaining dirt and moisture content suspend- 6 Not specified Not specified Not specified 10 Not specified
ed in aerosol form, will, if not removed, damage
the compressed air system and cause product
spoilage.

Installation Guide

Sierra

The result - higher overall cost of operation from:

■ Increased system downtime
■ Reduced production efficiency
These problems can be avoided with the correct
selection and application of compressed air filters
and dryers from Ingersoll-Rand.
The Air Solutions Group at Ingersoll-Rand has the
widest selection of products and application
knowledge to protect your investment and your
compressed air system.
ISO 8573.1 Class 2.2.1 Dirt, Water and Oil
Air quality - With correct selection, the above
schematic relates to an installation that would
provide Class 2 dirt, Class 2 water, and Class 1
oil. This is recommended to stop downstream
corrosion, prevent product spoilage and
prolong the life of pneumatic tools and the com-
pressed air system.

■ Filters ■ Refrigeration dryers

■ Condensate man- ■ Desiccant dryers
agement
■ Piping systems
■ Cooling systems

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Desiccant dryers

Why Desiccant? Energy Management System

Refrigeration dryers are excellent for providing
lower cost ‘dry’ compressed air. But they cannot
achieve pressure dew points down below 0°C
because the water vapour in the compressed air
would freeze, blocking pipes and damaging down-
stream equipment.
To provide pressure dew points down to -40°C or
lower, a desiccant dryer is the most effective solu-
tion. The Ingersoll-Rand ThermoSorb dryer uses
twin columns filled with desiccant beads to dry the
compressed air.
Regeneration air requirement is dependent on flow,
pressure and temperature. Compressed air systems
are rarely constant. All three factors change accord-
ing to the compressor loading, the ambient temper-
ature and relative humidity. This means that a con-
stant regeneration flow usually wastes compressed
air.
The EMS measures the outlet air dew point and
adjusts the cycle time accordingly. This can lower
operating costs dramatically by reducing the regen-
eration air usage.

Tiny pores within the desiccant beads trap moisture The EMS is integrated into the dryer controller, and
and remove it permanently from the compressed air shows the outlet dew point.
supply. The temperature of the compressed air is
not lowered, so there is no danger of water vapour
freezing.

Stainless steel wedge wire distribution plate.

The desiccant is supported by a self cleaning stain-

less steel wedge shaped support screen. This
ensures lower differential pressures, constant pres-
sure dew points and increases desiccant life.

To maintain acceptable pressure dew point levels, TZV controller

the desiccant must be regenerated by removing the
water vapour collected within the desiccant. The
most common methods used are either heatless
(TZ) or heated vacuum technology (TZV).

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TZ Features and Benefits

Electronic control and compact design com-

bine to give high performance with minimum
space requirements DP Grade Filter
■ Compact Non Return Valves
- Long life
- Reduced maintenance.

■ Electronic Controller
- Reliable and simple
- Energy Management System (EMS) avail-
able as an option
■ Ease of Installation
- Complete with pre and after filter
(up to TZ 142)
■ Efficient Operation
- Dryer control can be matched to load/unload
state of compressor
■ Stainless Steel Desiccant Support
- Maximum flow distribution
- Low pressure drop
■ Electronic Pneumatic Valve Control
- Simple trouble free operation.
HE Grade Filter
■ Power Failure Protection
- Back up ensures continuity on power
TZ 022-142 schematic (recommended installation)
restoration.
■ Simple Inlet Valve Block
- Fewer and simpler connections
- Ease of maintenance
- Minimum pressure drop

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TZ Technical Specifications

Type Nominal Flow* Dimensions in mm Air Weight

m /min
3
cfm A B C Connection kg
TZ 022 2.2 77 565 440 1700 G1 127
TZ 028 2.8 101 595 440 1700 G1 162
TZ 038 3.8 136 634 460 1760 G1 206
TZ 050 5.0 177 634 460 1800 G1 237
TZ 061 6.1 216 820 540 1860 G 11/2 292
TZ 087 8.7 308 874 540 1860 G 11/2 382
TZ 117 11.7 414 905 510 1975 G 11/2 350
TZ 142 14.2 503 1015 510 1995 G2 436
TZ 192 19.2 680 1060 840 2070 DN 50 640
TZ 250 25.0 888 1270 900 2110 DN 65 830
TZ 325 32.5 1154 1350 990 2150 DN 65 955
TZ 392 39.2 1390 1530 1040 2210 DN 80 1075
TZ 500 50.0 1775 1600 1100 2230 DN 80 1500
TZ 633 63.3 2248 1875 1200 2340 DN 100 1990
TZ 767 76.7 2722 1910 1250 2640 DN 100 2410
TZ 933 93.3 3314 2160 1150 2815 DN 125 2850

Dewpoint -40˚C Nominal

Working Pressure Minimum 4 bar g (58 psi g)
TZ 022-142 Maximum 16 bar g (232 psi g)
TZ 192-933 Maximum 10 bar g (192 psi g)
Inlet Temperature Minimum 2˚C (36°F)
Maximum 50˚C (122°F)
Ambient Temperature Minimum 2˚C (36°F)
Maximum 50˚C (122°F)
Standard Voltage 230/1/50
IP Rating IP54
* Referenced to 20°C (68°F) and 1 bar a (14.5 psi a)
Inlet 35°C. 7 bar g

Correction factors for sizing dryers depending on inlet temperature and pressure
C

(Pressure dewpoint -40°C)

Temp bar g
°C 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 16
35 0.62 0.75 0.89 1.00 1.08 1.26 1.36 1.62 1.79 2.14
40 0.57 0.64 0.78 0.91 1.00 1.08 1.24 1.47 1.67 1.83 A B
45 0.51 0.61 0.73 0.82 0.94 1.03 1.10 1.35 1.57 1.74
50 0.49 0.59 0.67 0.79 0.86 0.99 1.07 1.29 1.46 1.68
higher inlet temperatures on request

Design example:
Flow: 6.3 m3/min b) Calculation of the max. dryer flow in m3/min
Pressure: 8.0 bar g Capacity: Flow x Correction Factor
Inlet temperature: 35°C 6.1 m3/min x 1.08 = 6.6 m3/min
PDP: -40°C
c) Reserve available equals maximum flow - actual flow
a) Calculation of the specific dryer flow 6.6 m3/min - 6.3 m3/min = 0.3 m3/min
Flow 6.3 m3/min
= = 5.8 m3/min
Correction Factor 1.08
Selected: Type TZ 061

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TZV Features and Benefits

The Ingersoll-Rand TZV externally heated

(electrical or steam) vacuum dryer with zero
compressed air loss makes this dryer, the
most cost effective and economical dryer on
the market.

■ Vacuum Regeneration
- Reduces the energy costs required in
heat for regeneration.
- Reduces the energy required in for the
cooling cycle.
- Reduces temperature stress on desiccant
optimizing life
Vacuum pump
■ No System Compressed Air Loss
- Zero loss of dry compressed air
saves energy
- Maximum process air available

■ Constant Dew Point

- No temperature spikes at changeover
- Rated at -40°C as standard
- Two layers of desiccant for optimum effi-
ciency Low maintenance valving

■ Total Reliability
- Easy to maintain
- Galvanised inlet and outlet piping
- Low maintenance valving

■ Stainless Steel Desiccant Support

- Maximum flow distribution
- Low pressure drop

■ Electronic Controller
- LCD display of running conditions and
alarms
- Energy Management System available as
an option

TZV schematic (recommended installation)

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TZV Technical Specifications

Type Nominal Flow* Dimensions in mm Air Weight Installed Absorbed

m /min
3
cfm A B C Connection kg Power kW Power kWh
TZV 070 7.0 247 1215 1955 985 DN 40 460 5.3 3.5
TZV 085 8.5 300 1215 2205 985 DN 40 560 5.3 3.8
TZV 107 10.7 378 1305 2250 1085 DN 50 640 9.5 5.1
TZV 142 14.2 501 1360 2275 1095 DN 50 770 9.5 6.6
TZV 197 19.7 696 1560 2665 1295 DN 80 940 15.0 10.9
TZV 250 25.0 848 1610 2680 1285 DN 80 1200 18 12.1
TZV 330 33.0 1165 1700 2730 1390 DN 80 1580 23.5 16.2
TZV 392 39.2 1384 2020 2845 1415 DN 100 1880 35.5 18.1
TZV 488 48.8 1386 2085 2870 1515 DN 100 2350 35.5 22.4
TZV 592 59.2 2091 2170 2950 1630 DN 100 2850 44.0 27.1
TZV 683 68.3 2412 2450 3190 1630 DN 150 3300 44.0 31.7
TZV 790 79.0 2790 2515 3210 1835 DN 150 3800 53.7 37.3
TZV 875 87.5 3090 2550 3230 1770 DN 150 4200 63.3 42.0
TZV 1035 103.5 3655 2600 3500 1885 DN 150 4950 73.0 49.4
TZV 1183 118.3 4178 2650 3520 1905 DN 150 5700 84.0 52.9
TZV 1333 133.3 4707 3210 3585 2115 DN 200 6400 89.0 62.7
TZV 1533 153.3 5414 3150 3615 2240 DN 200 7400 108.2 71.2
TZV 1800 180.0 6356 3250 3670 2290 DN 200 8700 119.2 81.4
TZV 2050 205.0 7240 3500 3860 2480 DN 250 11500 144.0 97.3
TZV 2417 241.7 8536 3600 3900 2530 DN 250 13500 165.0 111.2

Dewpoint -40˚C Nominal

Working Pressure Minimum 4 bar g (58 psi g)
Maximum 10 bar g (232 psi g)
Inlet Temperature Minimum 2˚C (36°F)
Maximum 40˚C (104°F)**
Ambient Temperature Minimum 2˚C (36°F)
Maximum 35˚C (86°F)
Standard Voltage 400/3/50
IP Rating IP54
* Referenced to 20°C (68°F) and 1 bar a (14.5 psi a)
**Higher temperatures on request

Correction factors for sizing dryers depending on inlet temperature and pressure (-40°C)
Temp bar g
°C 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
30 0.69 0.80 0.90 1.02 1.06 1.17 1.29
35 0.44 0.62 0.80 1.00 1.05 1.16 1.28
40 0.28 0.42 0.59 0.70 0.79 0.88 0.96

Design example:
Flow: 50 m3/min b) Calculation of the max. flow in m3/min
Pressure: 5.0 bar g Flow x Correction Factor
Max. inlet temp.: 30°C 68.3 x 0.80 = 54.7 m3/min
PDP: -40°
Correction Factor: 0.80 c) Reserve available equals maximum flow - actual flow
54.7 m3/min - 50 m3/min = 4.7 m3/min
a) Calculation of the specific dryer capacity
Flow 50 m3/min
= = 62.5 m3/min
Correction Factor 0.80
Selected: Type TZV 683

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